Merak II

Merak II is the second planet (of three) in the Merak system.

History

• Early 23rd century: The Vulcans establish a scientific colony.

• Post-2245: Construction begins on shipbuilding facilities.

• Early 2260: Production of the first two Derf class buoy tender/mine warfare ships begins.

• Late 2260s: A botanical plague besets the planet.

Eventually, it is discovered that zenite ore is necessary to fight the plague.

• 2409: Another botanical plague strikes the planet, once again requiring sizable amounts of zenite ore.

Important Locations

• Ship construction facilities